HND Web Design

Higher National Diploma in Web Design

Course Description

This intensive two-year programme aims to provide students with an internationally recognised professional level qualification in web design and development, leading to such roles as; Front End Developer, Front End Designer and UX Designer. The course is designed to teach students how to build, optimise and manage professional quality websites for themselves as well as preparing for employment in the interactive media sector.

This unique hands-on programme is divided into two tracks, which combines technical web development & programming skills with multimedia design skills.

The course does not require previous design or programming experience but students are expected to have working knowledge of using Microsoft Windows or Apple OSX and general file management.

Students will learn to:

Design and develop websites and web applications using a range of software including industry standard design tools such as Photoshop Illustrator and inVision along with coding tools such as Notepad++, Sublime Text & Dreamweaver.

Starting Dates & Format

Course Content (updated for 2015/16)

The course is delivered through practical computer sessions and lectures, with much of the first year spent building a solid base in the core fundamentals of front end code and design software. During the first year students will design and build a range of web pages, web sites and graphic interfaces. You will learn how to create websites that automatically adopt the best layout for the device they are being viewed on be it a widescreen TV or an iPhone.

As our students progress onto year two these skills will be honed and combined with advanced multimedia techniques and disciplines. Full term modules will focus on UX Design, App Design, JavaScript programming as well as JavaScript and CSS frameworks (Angular.js and Bootstrap). The continuing goal of the course is to stay as industry relevant as possible by teaching the most up to date technologies and software.

Entry Requirements

Student Testimonials

"Very good course. I learned a lot. I Feel upskilled. Great staff, friendly environment, clear notes."Stephen Wylie, April 2011

"All assignment briefs were well planned, clearly written, giving excellent detail as to all requirements of the project. This enables the students to work in a genuinely realistic way and also gives multiple opportunities for the practice of skills through varied complex tasks."BTEC External Centre Examiner, March 2011

"There is a well qualified and professionally experienced team, many of whom are practicing designers."BTEC External Centre Examiner, March 2011